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Double decker destroyed in south London fire Double decker destroyed in south London fire
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A double decker bus has been destroyed in a suspected engine fire in south London.A double decker bus has been destroyed in a suspected engine fire in south London.
Fire broke out in the bus at about 09:20 GMT on Forest Hill Road in Wood Vale near to Honor Oak Park. Clouds of thick black smoke could be seen for miles around.Fire broke out in the bus at about 09:20 GMT on Forest Hill Road in Wood Vale near to Honor Oak Park. Clouds of thick black smoke could be seen for miles around.
The route 172 bus was out of service when the fire broke out, with only the driver on board.The route 172 bus was out of service when the fire broke out, with only the driver on board.
London Fire Brigade said the fire was quickly put out and no-one was hurt.London Fire Brigade said the fire was quickly put out and no-one was hurt.
The Metropolitan Police said the blaze started with a suspected engine fire and was not suspicious.
Ken Davidson, Transport for London's head of bus operations said the fire was being investigated.